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FX03 AKZ

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,742 mi
Last recorded101,742 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 AKZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 101,742 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 97,278 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 87,663 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 29 Mar 2014 87,660 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 83,373 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 83,373 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 79,247 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

near side front tyre wearing unevenly, at limit outer edge

Pass 18 Mar 2011 73,368 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 69,117 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 63,840 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 63,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 58,439 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 53,989 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 53,989 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2006 44,871 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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FX03 AKZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2003 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 85,740 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FX03 AKZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FX03 AKZ registered?

FX03 AKZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 April 2003.

Is FX03 AKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX03 AKZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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